Such determinations are rare, but not unprecedented, when administrations see an urgent need for weapons to be delivered without waiting for lawmakers' approval.

For the second time this month the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as Israel continues to prosecute its war against Hamas in Gaza under increasing international criticism.

  • Zaktor@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    162·
    10 months ago

    Two, Israel is an American military base located in the middle of three continents.

    Is it actually though? It seems like all our invasions in that region have been supported by bases in allied Arab countries. I can’t remember a time when the Israeli military or Israeli territory has been used for an American military effort. I’m really at a loss for what they actually provide to the United States.

    • driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br
      4·
      10 months ago

      Israel routinely attacks US enemies like Syria and Iran, a thing that the US could not do. Israel is the attack dog of the United States.

    • Human@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      26·
      10 months ago

      Israel and the US have a long history fighting “communism”. If America ever goes to war with Russia, Israel will almost definitely remain an ally and allow the US to conduct military action from inside their territory. The same goes for America vs China. Other allies in the region are less likely to. Especially if its US vs China.

      Personally I think its dumb, but its going to take a long time to shake almost a century of red-scare propaganda. The west still views Russia (and China) as the Soviets - godless commie atheists. ie Israel is ostensibly on the side of capitalism and the christian god. Russia and China are not.

      • Maggoty@lemmy.world
        51·
        10 months ago

        There are plenty of countries far more useful. Such as Turkey, who for all of Erdogan’s posturing, hate Russia with a burning passion

        • Human@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
          32·
          10 months ago

          You’re not wrong. Turkey would support the US vs Russia. idk about US vs China though. Still, I’d say its a “dont put all your eggs in one basket” mentality from the defense dept. Then again, Im just some dumb guy on the internet so take it with a grain of salt lol

          • Maggoty@lemmy.world
            2·
            10 months ago

            We have multiple other countries in the region that would support us against either as well though. Keeping a bunch of war criminals around “just in case” only makes us guilty too in the eyes of the rest of the world.